Ben McKenzie, once famous for a teen drama, now leads a new film that looks at the ups and downs of digital money. In his office, he wears a T‑shirt that carries the logo of FTX, the crypto exchange that collapsed after its founder was convicted of fraud. He admits his spouse won’t let him wear it a
Benin’s top court recently made it official—the country’s new president will be Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni. His victory in last weekend’s election was confirmed with a massive 94. 27% of the vote, leaving his only rival, Paul Hounkpè, far behind at just 5. 73%. The turnout reached 63. 57%, sho
Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a common cleaning agent that can also act as a preservative in many everyday items. Recent research shows that BAC can interfere with an enzyme called 5α‑reductase 1, which is essential for turning testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the brain. The study tes
Benin’s presidential vote isn’t just another election—it’s a turning point after a decade under President Patrice Talon, whose time in office left behind a trail of economic gains but also sharp concerns. With nearly eight million voters set to cast ballots, the race pits Romuald Wadagni, the financ
Benin’s presidential race is shaping up to be less of a contest and more of a handover. Romuald Wadagni, the current finance minister, is the clear favorite to win this weekend’s election. Why? He’s backed by the ruling party, and his main rival couldn’t even gather enough support to run. That’s a b
Bennett Stirtz grew up in Liberty, Missouri, a place where basketball relies on hard work and steady practice. Born in 2003, he spent his early years learning the game under the watchful eye of his father, who coached him at Liberty High School. By senior year he was a standout, averaging over 18 po
Ben McCollum wasn’t born under a lucky star. He grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa—a small town where basketball isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life. At 43, he’s the same age many players are when they retire, but he’s leading a team of underdogs to victories most didn’t see coming. His Iowa Hawkeyes kn
Ben Crompton has stepped into a new role as the worldwide leader of entertainment for Fremantle, a major production house. He arrives from NBCUniversal, where he oversaw international unscripted shows, and previously ran U. S. operations for Lime Pictures, known for Netflix’s Dance Monsters and MTV’
Ben Affleck, known for his roles in Hollywood blockbusters, is reportedly seeing Brooks Nader, a model and recent Dancing With the Stars contestant. This news comes after Affleck's highly publicized divorce from Jennifer Lopez, which was finalized earlier this year. Affleck, now 53, seems to be enj
Ben Stiller and Benson Boone are teaming up for a quirky Super Bowl commercial. They are playing as brothers with strong accents and dressed like a singing duo from the 1970s. The ad is directed by Spike Jonze. This is Instacart's second year in a row advertising during the Super Bowl. Last year, I
